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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 276.72 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 276.72 and 137.48 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 276.72 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/276.72 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 276.72 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 38,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,043.47/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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